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Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1913-1914

Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1913-1914-9.pdf

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Had music. July 25.-fri.- Auntie & Uncle were at Elise's this a.m. and Annie's this p.m. Mama went down this p.m. Papa took Uncle to Shepherd's this Eve. Electa and I walked over to Mr. Kesters this Eve & Henry came for us.

July 26. - Sat. - Busy to-day. We took Auntie to town this Eve. Had a big line.

July 27. - Sun. - Willard went to a service in town to play. So Annie & Howard were here all day S.S. - this p.m. Service 7.30 Eve. Mrs.Boyd was out.

July 28. - Mon. - Washed. Practise at this church - this Eve.

July 29. - Tues. - Very busy. Henry went for groceries - this Eve.

July 30.-Wed.- The Eventuful day (auntes came ny auto) dawned beautiful. finished cooking at noon. Willard rode up and practised at noon. All the girls came to the church this p.m. I had a good practise. Cavine and Blanche B came here and changed dresses. I went to social. Orchestra practice 7.30. Eve for spcial. Miss Warner, Miss Beallie, Mrs. Wood, Miss Wales. Roy Darling played violins. Wilard cornet and organ. Also Mrs. Horton came for practise then we went over to grounds. Had a fine time. Made 90. arrived home 1 o'clock.

July 31. — Thur. — Uncle Samuel came this morn visited all day. Wrote to Mrs. Bishop this Eve.

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